BL04 JAU

2004 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2521 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 8 January 2018
Last recorded mileage
47,425 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 63/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Volvo has 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 47,425 miles. The vehicle's age and suspension history require thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 8,870 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension arm bush failures (Jan 2013 advisory, Jan 2016 failure).
  • 2010 MOT gap (no service history) suggests a period of off-road use or neglect.
  • Vehicle is 22 years old, expect accumulated wear and age-related component degradation.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (47,425 miles in 22 years) suggests light use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.

Mileage history

Apr 2007: 47,425 mi PASSJan 2008: 49,196 mi PASSJan 2009: 55,673 mi PASSDec 2009: 66,462 mi PASSJan 2011: 73,675 mi PASSJan 2012: 79,508 mi PASSJan 2013: 85,330 mi PASSJan 2013: 85,330 mi FAILJan 2014: 90,700 mi FAILJan 2014: 90,700 mi PASSJan 2015: 96,570 mi PASSJan 2016: 104,270 mi FAILJan 2016: 104,274 mi PASSJan 2017: 115,506 mi PASS116k81k47kApr 2007Jan 2017

MOT test history — 11/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2007 PASS 47,425 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 PASS 49,196 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 PASS 55,673 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 PASS 66,462 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2011 PASS 73,675 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 PASS 79,508 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 PASS 85,330 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2013 FAIL 85,330 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2014 FAIL 90,700 mi
PRS Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Jan 2014 PASS 90,700 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 PASS 96,570 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2016 FAIL 104,270 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2016 PASS 104,274 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 115,506 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL04 JAU, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.